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What future U.S. President was wounded and reported dead in the Civil War?
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#34497. Asked by crm. (May 29 03 11:51 AM)
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kerry8888
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As best I can find - Rutherford B. Hayes
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Flashy
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Rutherford B. Hayes was the ONLY president of the five that served in the Civil War that was wounded. He was severely injured at the Battle of South Mountain, trapped between the lines and was mistakenly reported dead.
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Orangruffy
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Rutherford B. Hayes was wounded at the battle of South Mountain in September, 1862, however, it was at Cedar Creek, Virginia (Belle Grove) October 19, 1864 that he was mistakenly listed dead. http://www.bitsofblueandgray.com/oct2001.htm
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